Martha Nell married John Winton Bryan (originally of Hillsboro, Tn) on April 8, 1961 and resided in West Nashville until 2008 when they relocated to White House, Tn.
She is preceded in death by her mother and father; her stepmother, Jean Hensley; daughter, Elizabeth Bryan Johnson; and son, John Winton Bryan, Jr.
Martha Nell is survived by her husband; daughter, Tamela Walker (Steve) of White House, Tn; granddaughter, Chelsea Williams (Clayton) of Yelm, Wa; grandsons, Austin Hayes (Rickie) and Lane Hayes (Abbey) both of White House, Tn; great-granddaughter, Hadley Grace Williams; brothers, Jimmy Hensley (Linda) of Hohenwald, Tn; Johnny Hensley (Vicky) of Memphis, Tn; and Senator Joey Hensley of Hohenwald, Tn.
Martha Nell will be remembered for her sweet countenance and also for her fierce inner Momma Bear. You did not mess with her kids!
Her favorite pastime was being with her grandchildren. They absolutely filled her heart with joy.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 27th from 12:00 - 2:00 with the Service beginning at 2:00. Bro, Jud Hays officiating at Forest Lawn Funeral Home.
Burial will be at Harpeth Hills Memorial Gardens at 12:30 PM on Monday, February 28th.
Pallbearers: Austin Hayes, Lane Hayes, David Hayes, Jr., Caleb Maupin, Ronald Honeycutt, and Ethan Thomas.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ForestLawnFuneral-Goodlettsville.com for the BRYAN family.